West Texas & Southeast New Mexico Weather Trivia

August 2 Weather Trivia

On this day in 1980, a heat wave in Texas continued. Dallas was on the 41st day of consecutive 100 degree days. The streak would reach 42 days. Abilene was at 41consecutive days of 98 degrees or higher, tying a record that dated back to 1952 record. El Paso was on its 51st consecutive day of 100 degrees + readings.

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